REWE digital

IT Architect and Advisor, Customer Sales & Relations (m/f/d)

Estimated salary
€4,731 – €7,388per month

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Description

REWE digital is the technology unit of the REWE Group. As IT Architect and Advisor for the Customer Relations & Sales domain you advance the architectures behind a large number of advanced IT systems designed for demanding marketing and sales requirements, from the coupons customers use in the REWE app to the data architecture behind customer data. Together with product teams you develop architecture visions and drive transformation initiatives, design and assess architectures for efficiency, scalability, security and innovation, and coordinate make-or-buy decisions and sustainable integrations between products. You promote change in the overall architecture through close cooperation with other architects and business units, and drive the adoption of data mesh in the product landscape to support analytical applications in data science and machine learning.

Requirements

  • Completed degree in computer science, business informatics, engineering or a comparable analytical qualification
  • Several years of experience in IT or consulting, ideally with a focus on solution-oriented work and strategy development
  • Familiarity with agile methods, container technologies, microservices, DevOps and event-driven architectures
  • Ability to analyse complex IT matters clearly and communicate them to different audiences
  • Strong communication skills and reliability as a partner for customers and colleagues
  • Experience working in intercultural teams
  • Fluent German and good English language skills

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
B1 · Intermediate
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Flexible working hours and mobile working
30 days of annual leave plus regional public holidays
Time-out models such as sabbaticals and care leave, plus a company kindergarten
Option of up to two additional weeks of time off per year
Annual training budget and access to the internal IT Learning Hub, conferences and workshops
In-house workshops and events such as hackathons, tech talks, weekly stand-ups and tech all-hands
Choice of hardware (MacBooks, ThinkPads) and operating system (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Discounted Deutschlandticket, a company bike and parking directly at the office
Employee networks and communities such as different together, SHINE and WomEngineers
Group discounts at REWE, PENNY, toom Baumarkt and the DERTOUR Group
Comprehensive health services, company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
Holiday and Christmas bonuses

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€72,708/year
€6,059/month
Total Deductions
€28,617
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,674/mo
€44,091/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€13,134
🏦 Pension Insurance€6,761
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€945

🏠 Cost of Living in Cologne

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1050
Groceries
€290
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€3,674
Comfortable Living:€1,726
Monthly Savings:€1,948 (53%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,948 monthly, which is €23,376 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Cologne. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €72,714 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Cologne

👥
Population
1.1M
⭐
Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
7.0
💻
Tech Scene
6.0
🌍
International
7.0
🚇
Public Transport
8.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
5.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
ℹ️

About Cologne

  • •Media and TV hub
  • •Large student population
  • •Vibrant local culture
🌤️

Climate

  • •Temperate oceanic
  • •Mild winters
  • •Moderate summers
  • •Regular rainfall
❄️Jan: 3°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 11°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Moderate crime levels
  • •Carnival can be crowded
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •University hospital
  • •Adequate services
Quality: 8.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •Famous cathedral
  • •Roman heritage
  • •Carnival tradition
8.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous for Kölsch beer
  • •Student bars
  • •Carnival season
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Rhine riverfront
  • •City parks
  • •Beer gardens
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Frankfurt/Munich
  • •Balanced cost of living
  • •Good value for money
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1050
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€290
🍽️ Dining out:€16

The largest IT unit within the REWE Group — one of Europe's leading retail and tourism cooperatives. With ~2,500 employees across 12 locations in 5 countries, REWE digital builds the digital infrastructure powering online grocery delivery, autonomous stores, fulfillment centers, payment systems, and checkout solutions for 85 million weekly customers. Their tagline: 'Your Home of IT.'

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€2kthis job posts €5k – €7k€20k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.